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Community Events
Women’s Cap Workshop: Pottsgrove Manor will offer a women’s cap workshop Saturday, Jan. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Workshop participants will create their own cap by using only hand-sewing skills to construct their new headgear. Historic interpreter Deborah Peterson will lead this workshop where participants will also hear a brief lecture on the fashion of caps. Participants will be able to try on several styles of caps before choosing the style that best suits them. If participants do not finish their cap at the end of the workshop, they will have the instructions, materials and know-how to complete the final steps at home. Space is limited. Materials fee is $45 per person. This workshop is for ages 10 and older. Some sewing experience is recommended, but all levels are welcome to register for this workshop. Registration information is available at montcopa.org/pottsgrovemanor, and registration forms with payment (cash, check or money order accepted) must be sent by Jan. 12. Participants are asked to bring a bagged lunch. Pottsgrove Manor is located at 100 W. King St., Pottstown.
Announcements
Pottstown Area Garden Club: meets on the first Friday of each month at St. James Lutheran Church, 1101 E. High St., Pottstown at 11:30 a.m. The club is open to anyone interested in all aspects of gardening, including opportunities for further education in horticulture, floral and landscape design, garden study and flower show schools.
PMMC Offering Free Child
Care Safety Check: Pottstown Memorial Medical Center is offering free car seat safety checks on the third Friday of every month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Goodwill Ambulance Company, 714 E. High St., Pottstown. Child Certified Passenger Safety Technicians
and trained volunteers will check child car seats for: recalls and damage; best fit for weight, height, and age; and will teach installation techniques. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call: 610-327-7145.
Celebrate Recovery: The newest ministry at Hopewell Community Church, 1130 Commerce Drive, Pottstown, will “Celebrate Recovery” through meetings every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Celebrate Recovery deals with Hurts, Hang Ups, and yes Habits. It is a twelve step program, unlike other programs we know who our “higher power” is, the one and only God and it is biblically based. We will honor Jesus and Praise Him. All of the studies will emphasize forgiveness and salvation. The “Eight Principles” are based on the Beatitudes for the purpose of leading all who attend on the path toward recovery. Contact Sheldon Rosenberg or call 610326-8450.
Celebrate Recovery: Biblically based recovery program supports people who struggle with hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. in Room 205⁄207 at New Hanover United Methodist Church, 2211 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville. For more information on this confidential and anonymous support group, call 610-3232353 or visit www.newhanoverumc.org.
The Monday Morning Miracle
Al-Anon Family Group: meets every Monday at 11 a.m. at the Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ located at 60 N. Hanover St., Pottstown, PA. Please park in the rear of the church. We meet in the Choir Room. It is an open meeting and one hour long.
Pottsgrove Recreation Board:
Monday/Thursday: Table Tennis, Pottsgrove High School cafeteria, 7 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: Women’s Exercise, Pottsgrove High School cafeteria, 6 p.m. For more information on any of these activities, please visit the website at www.pottsgroverec.com.
Quiltmakers of Boyertown:
The group extends a standing invitation to their monthly meetings, held at Good Shepherd U.C.C., 35 W. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, at 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month.
Prayer Time: Hope UMC, 117
North Monocacy Creek Road in Douglassville, last Friday of month 7 to 8 p.m. Open invitation for anyone. For information call 610-385-7141 or email admin@hopechurchamity.org.
Moms Club of Pottsgrove/
Pottstown: Meeting every third Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at St. James Church, off High St. in Pottstown. The MOMS Club of Pottsgrove/Pottstown welcomes all stay-at-home moms and their children from the area. A national support group, chapter offers playgroups, activities, Mom’s Night Out, scrapbook and book clubs and many other opportunities to get moms and children out to meet and play with others. Contact Naurae at naurae@hotmail.com or 801376-2009.
Celebrate Recovery: Meeting at Freedom Fellowship, 239 Main Street, East Greenville (in rear, lower level), each Friday at 7 p.m. Need help with your hurts, hang-ups and habits? Let us help. 12-step faith-based recovery program. Call Pastor Cindy for more info or just c’mon over! Call 610-698-4756.
Alzheimer’s Association Support Group: The Alzheimer’s Association’s Monthly Support Group meets the third Thursdays at Chestnut Knoll Assisted Living, 120 W. 5th Street in Boyertown from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Meet and share with other caregivers experiencing similar issues. We do offer free respite care in a secured area for loved ones during the meeting. To ask questions or arrange for the respite care call 610-473-8066.
Used Book Sale: Labyrinth Used Books and Gifts, First United Methodist Church, 414 High St., Pottstown. Selection of secular and religious books available for bargain prices. Many popular authors are available. There are also self help, reference and travel books, cookbooks, and children’s books. Small gift items also available at low price. Friday, noon to 4 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The first Saturday of month is bag sale.
Open Beading Night: Free at Buttercup Beads from 6 to 8:30 p.m. once a month. Bring a project you’re working on or start a new one in company of other Beaders at our monthly bead soirée. Byob, snacks to share. Call to save seat. Check website calendar for dates. Ages 16 and up. We hold jewelry making
classes, kids and adult jewelry making parties, finished artisan jewelry, variety of beads. www. buttercupbeads.com. Buttercup Beads 1123 Pawlings Road, Audubon 484-524-8231.
Moms Club Of New Hanover
Township: Group of “Moms Offering Moms Support” for mothers at home (at least part time) raising their children. Monthly business meeting on second Fridays at 9:30 a.m. at a local church. Visitors including moms and their children always welcome. If you are interested in membership or attending meeting, e-mail momsclubofnht@yahoo.com. Visit www. momsclubofnht.webs.com.
Meatout Vegetarian/Vegan Support And Outreach:
Contact Veronica or Georgia Smith at Aceg1402@aol.com or 610-970-4539. Perkiomen Valley Library At Schwenksville Monthly Book Discussion: fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the corner of Second and Church streets in Schwenksville. Light refreshments and conversation. Read the book prior to discussion. Free and open to public. Registration requested. Call 610-287-8360.
Berks Visiting Nurse Association Wellness Events
Travel Immunizations (by
appointment only): For those traveling to other countries, Berks VNA has travel immunizations available at its Wyomissing location at 1170 Berkshire Boulevard by appointment only between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 610-378-0481.
Free Child Immunization Clinics: Visiting Nurse Association of Pottstown & Vicinity will hold free childhood immunization clinics each month for uninsured and under-insured children (ages 0-18 years). By appointment only, the childhood immunization clinics are held at the VNAP facility located at 1963 East High Street, Pottstown. For more information or an immunization schedule, please call 610-378-0481 or visit www. vnapottstown.org.
Perkiomen Valley Library
Library Info: 290 Second St., Schwenksville. Call 610-2878360 for registration and information.
Yoga: Mondays at 7:30 p.m. (no class Dec. 24 or 31). Teens and adults. Drop-in for $5 per session. Join Adjoa Amoah-Aggrey, RYT/Carmen Molina, RYT, for all levels of yoga. Bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing. Beginners welcome. Email questions to yoga.vaayu@gmail.com.
Preschool Storytime: Thursdays through April 11 at 10 a.m. For ages 2 to 5 with an adult. Enjoy stories and songs introducing early literacy skills. Registration requested.
Animals in Winter: Monday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. Children ages 3 to 6 and an adult are invited to learn more about what some local animals are up to in the winter. Presented by Linda Oltman, environmental education coordinator at the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy. Registration requested.
Baby Storytime: Tuesdays, Feb. 5 and 19, March 5 and 19 and April 2 and 16, at 9:30 a.m. For ages 6 to 24 months with an adult. Enjoy stories, songs and finger plays. Registration requested.
Knitters: Thursday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 p.m. Bring your needles and yarn. Beginners welcome. Share your projects, learn a new stitch and make new friends. The knitters meet on the first Thursday of each month.
Candy Bar Bingo: Saturday, Feb. 9, at 10:30 a.m. For all ages. Join for bingo and snacks. Bring a full-sized candy bar along to add to the prizes. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Collegeville Area. Registration requested.
Tail Waggin’ Tales: Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon. Drop-in and read to certified pet therapy dogs. No appointment needed. Come practice your read-aloud skills. All ages and reading abilities welcome.
Read, Think, Chat: Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 6:30 p.m. Join a lively discussion of books. The book to be discussed is “The Burning Girl” by Claire Messud.
Cookbook Club and Monthly
Potluck: Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 6:30 p.m. Sign up at the library to make a recipe from the cookbook of the month and then join to eat, discuss and share in joy of cooking (and baking)! Featured cookbook: “The Oh She Glows Cookbook: Over 100 Vegan Recipes to Glow From the Inside Out” by Angela Liddon.
Writers Assemble: Thursday, Feb. 28, at 4:30 p.m. Join a monthly writing club. Meet other people who love to write. Come to write or to get or give feedback.